Wednesday, April 05, 2006

ipods and immigration

Read the articles on ipods and immigration . Highlight the logical arguments in purple, the facts and statistics in green, the opposing views in yellow, and the proposition in pink.

Answer the following questions for each article.

1. Quote a sentence or two that uses facts or statistics. Explain why the sentences are factual.

2. Quote a sentence or two in which the author uses a logical appeal. Explain why they are factual.

3. Quote an opposing view.

4. What is the author's proposition or thesis? Explain.

Rough drafts of persuasive essay paragraphs are worth 20 points each and are due according to the following schedule.

Paragraphs 1 & 2 (Anecdote and proposition): 4/7

Paragraphs 3 & 4 (Opposing views and facts and statistics): 4/17

Paragraphs 5 & 6 (logical or ethical appeal and conclusion: 4/19

Final draft due on 4/21.

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